Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Presentation with Intestinal Intussusception

Abstract

A bezoar is a collection of foreign material in the gastro-intestinal tract. A trichobezoar is a bezoar formed by the ingestion of hair. When the bezoar extends into the small intestine it is called as Rapunzel syndrome. Rapunzel syndrome is an extremely rare intestinal condition in humans. Trichobezoar with Rapunzel syndrome is an uncommon diagnosis in children is predominantly found in emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded youngsters can even present with complications like intestinal obstruction, perforation and peritonitis. Here we present a rare case of Rapunzel syndrome with intestinal intussusception in a 6 year old girl.